Preschool Teacher Jobs in Sacramento, CA

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Preschool Teacher SY 25-26

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelors degree in child development...

Daycare Infant and Toddler Teacher - La Petite Academy, Stanford Ranch Rd

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

You will provide a warm, caring, joyful environment that encourages preschoolers' natural curiosity, and instills confidence in their innate abilities....

Preschool Teacher SY 25-26

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor's degree in child development...

Assistant Toddler Teacher

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center Prior experience with toddler and...

PreSchool Teacher - American Lakes School

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Requirements for Child Development Teacher Permit: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. OR 2....

Preschool Teacher at Edna Batey Elementary

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements Approved state trainer (preferred) 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelor's degree in Early...

Preschool Teacher's Aide 2025-20226 Full-time

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary We believe that it is the parent's responsibility to train up a child in the way he/she should go. Our role is to come along side parents and offer a biblical base for the...

Associate Teacher, Head Start, Wolfskills, Vacancy 26-09 - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Resume and transcripts are needed to determine salary placement and also determine if eligible for a Child Development Permit. Experience: Job-related experience....

Toddler Teacher

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

Lead Toddler Teacher - Childtime, Club Center Dr.

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....

PreSchool Teacher Pool 2025-2026

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 days ago

At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. OR 2. A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)....

Toddler Teacher

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Cadence Academy Preschool of Rocklin, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Toddler Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

Assistant Toddler Teacher-12 CDE Units Required

  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 25 days ago

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center Prior experience with toddler and...

Full Time Preschool Teacher at Adreani Elementary

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 27 days ago

Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements Approved state trainer (preferred) 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelors degree in Early Childhood...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Sacramento, CA
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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